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*[[1904]]: [[Nikos Skalkotas]], composer | *[[1904]]: [[Nikos Skalkotas]], composer | ||
*[[1920]]: [[Manolis Chiotis]], musician | *[[1920]]: [[Manolis Chiotis]], musician | ||
| + | *[[1986]]: [[Nikoletta Kyriakopoulou]], athlete ([[pole vault]]) | ||
==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
Revision as of 12:00, July 3, 2009
Events
- 630: Second Elevation of the Holy Cross, when Emperor Heraclius entered Jerusalem amidst great rejoicing, and together with Patriarch Zacharios (609-633), transferred the Cross of Christ with great solemnity into the temple of the Resurrection.
- 1916: Retreating Serbian forces land in Kerkyra.
- 1935: A fire destroys the city centre of Edessa.
- 1956: EOKA attempt to assassinate Cyprus military governor, Sir John Harding. The attempt fails as the time bomb, under the governor's bed, fails to go off.
- 1997: Miltiades Ewert resigns as head of the New Democracy Party.
Sports
- 2009: Panathinaikos defeat Italy’s Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 3-2 sets and qualify for the final of the CEV Cup.
Births
- 1904: Nikos Skalkotas, composer
- 1920: Manolis Chiotis, musician
- 1986: Nikoletta Kyriakopoulou, athlete (pole vault)
Deaths
- 1855: Kitsos Tzavelas, freedom fighter and Prime Minister
- 1970: Manolis Chiotis, musician